by Walladah Ayoub in Crete: Existential questions and talking to the dead Have you ever thought that the rhythm which we call ayoub along...

By Cathy Paveley We are the Bamboutaya No one resembles us We are the sea traders Working in the Canal Lyrics from Friends of Bamboute...

by Nadine Olszowka Helene Eriksen spreads her knowledge about all MENATH cultures all over the world and teaches with her passion...

by Dawn Devine “Danse Arabe”, a postcard from my collection hangs in a frame on my desk. Its lovely composition is quite appealing, and...

A Spotlight Interview by Oriana What inspired you to get into street sha'abi, Mohamed? My life [has been in the] slums and it's the...

by Adira Elham All images will expand when clicked on for easier reading. Adira is a bellydancer and instructor from Detroit, Michigan. ...

By Rachel "Rahil" Lee For most Westerners, the image conjured when one thinks of Egypt is ancient: pyramids, temples, technological and...

from HayatiDance, sponsor Hayatidance is hosting her virtual FUNtastical Fest event for the 4th year in a row on Oct 22, 2022 7:30pm EDT!...

by Suli Adams The river Nile has fascinated humankind for thousands of years, and influenced human history as no other river has. The...

Shining Peacekeeper The echoing question of “What came before [modern Raqs Sharqi as we know it]?” has painted the walls of my mind since...

by Staff Writer Nizana El Rassan Nizana: Thanks for the interview, A’isha! When I heard this issue’s theme was “along the Nile” I...

Fanoos Magazine connected with Assistant Trainer and soloist of Reda Troupe via video call to discuss all things Egyptian Dance and the...

By Staff writer Nizana El Rassan Nizana: Thank you for agreeing to spend some time with me for this interview, Serkan! I think more...

by Florence Leclerc In 2016, Florence Leclerc created the first Grace and Beauty Ensemble in Montreal, Quebec. The goal of this Ensemble...